Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Witness to history and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture

6 Parvis Notre Dame Place Jean Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

The appearance of the building is very aesthetically pleasing

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Introduction

Notre-Dame Cathedral is located on the Île de la Cité in the center of Paris, France. It is a Gothic-style church and the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris. Built between 1163 and 1250, the cathedral has a history of 850 years, witnessing the changes in Paris's history, as well as Napoleon's coronation and the wedding of Napoleon III. The famous novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" by Victor Hugo has also made the cathedral a popular tourist destination. Many people climb to the bell tower to search for the Hunchback, but long queues are common during peak season. In addition, on the first Friday of each month at 3 pm, you can see the exhibition of three relics. Visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral is free, but please respect local religious customs and dress codes, and maintain silence. If you want to visit the bell tower, you can buy tickets on the left side of the church, but be prepared for wait times of over two hours during peak season.

Address

6 Parvis Notre Dame Place Jean Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

Opening hours

Church opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:45, and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 to 19:45. The audio guide can only be rented from 9:30 to 18:00 (and from 13:00 to 18:00 on Sundays). The Tower is open from October 1 to March 31 from 10:00 to 17:30, and from April 1 to September 30 from 10:00 to 18:30. In July and August, it is open until 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and entry stops 45 minutes before closing. The church is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

Transportation

Metro line M4 to Cite station; RER B, C line to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame station; Bus 21, 38, 47, 58, 70, 72, 74, 81, 82, 82.

Phone +33-01-53406080，+33-01-53100700

Website http://www.notredamedeparis.fr